Computer Systems Analyst II

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. (www.aesi.com) is looking for a Computer Systems Analyst II to work as a Windows Systems Administrator for a large, classified government contract for one of our premier clients in the Sunnyvale, CA area . As our employee, you qualify for our full benefit package.

Responsibilities:

• Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards.
• Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.
• Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Support multiple networks. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs (SAP).
• IAM Level I certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked or standalone environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISCO CCNA, or CCNP
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher ; CDOT).
• Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly-used RAID-levels.
• Windows domain architecture experience
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
• VMWare experience with current version 7+
• Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
• Experience troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, IPS/IDS, and firewalls
• Ability to design and troubleshoot VPNs
• Experience with Palo Alto IDS/IPS
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process